timely

• Beschreibt etwas, das zum richtigen oder günstigen Zeitpunkt geschieht oder geschieht. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass etwas rechtzeitig oder aktuell und relevant ist.

Describes something that occurs at a suitable or opportune moment.

1. Done before a deadlineB2formal

   Completed or occurring before a specified time limit expires.

   Rechtzeitig

   • The report was submitted in a timely manner, just before the deadline.
   • Her timely payment of the bill avoided any late fees.
   • The team finished the project in a timely fashion, ahead of schedule.

   Synonymein good timeon timepromptpunctual

   Antonymebelatedoverduetardy

2. Appropriate or proper timeB2formal

   Done or happening at the most suitable or opportune moment.

   Rechtzeitig

   • The timely arrival of the ambulance saved his life.
   • Her advice was timely and helped me make the right decision.
   • The government's timely intervention prevented an economic crisis.

   Synonymeauspiciousconvenientfavorablefelicitousopportunepropitiousprovidentialseasonablewell timed

   Antonymeill-timedinopportuneunpropitiousunseasonableuntimely

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'rechtzeitig' oder 'zum richtigen Zeitpunkt'. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die im passenden oder günstigen Moment geschehen; im modernen Englisch wird 'timely' jedoch häufiger als Adjektiv verwendet und steht nur in formellen oder literarischen Kontexten als Adverb.

An adverb meaning 'at the right time' or 'in a punctual manner.' It is used to describe actions that occur at a suitable or opportune moment. Note that 'timely' is more commonly used as an adjective in modern English, but it functions as an adverb in formal or literary contexts.

1. At an opportune timeB2formal

   Happening at a suitable or favorable moment.

   Rechtzeitig

   • The warning came timely, allowing us to avoid the storm.
   • She arrived timely for the interview.
   • The payment was made timely to avoid late fees.

   Synonymeaproposauspiciouslyconvenientlyopportunelypropitiouslyseasonably

   Antonymeinopportunelyunseasonablyuntimely